AJ Tracey

Ché Wolton Grant (born 4 March 1994), more commonly known by his stage name AJ Tracey, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Ladbroke Grove, London.

AJ Tracey
AJ Tracey, Seat Village stage 2.jpg
Tracey performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameChé Wolton Grant
Also known as
  • Looney
  • Loonz
  • Lil Tracey
  • GTraceO
Born (1994-03-04) 4 March 1994 (age 30)
Ladbroke Grove, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsWarner

He rose to fame in 2016. He was listed in The Guardian's list of "best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016".[1]

Music career

Tracey's 2017 EP, Secure the Bag! entered the UK Albums Chart at number 13.[2] In 2018, Tracey released the single "Butterflies" featuring English singer Not3s which acted as his breakthrough, reaching the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] His 2019 album "AJ Tracey", which was released by Warner Records, peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and featured his highest-charting song "Ladbroke Grove", which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.[4]

Personal life

Grant's father is of Trinidadian origin and his mother is a Welsh former jungle DJ. He is a loyal supporter of football club Tottenham Hotspur. He is the cousin of fellow rapper Big Zuu.[5]

References

  1. "The best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016". The Guardian. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. "AJ Tracey - Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  3. "Official Singles Chart (22 June 2018 - 28 June 2018)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  4. "Official Singles Chart (4 October 2019 - 10 October 2019)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  5. "Big Zuu interview: AJ Tracey's cousin is blowing up". Red Bull. Retrieved September 17, 2023.